How to keep your mobile phone safe from Wi-Fi threats
WHEN you have a mobile device, it’s tempting to connect any time, anywhere using the nearest open Wi-Fi network rather than eat up your data plan.However, connecting through a public Wi-Fi network or hotspot can compromise your mobile security and put your information at risk.Whether you are on your computer or your mobile device, it’s relatively easy for hackers to access the information you type and send over an unsecured Wi-Fi network, including your login and password information.There is even a name hackers use for the act of cruising around, looking for unsecured Wi-Fi networks and potential victims: "war driving".You could be at a café or library, not knowing that a cyber criminal is just outside intercepting the information you’re typing on your computer. Just imagine how dangerous it is to do online banking on an unsecured network — cyber criminals can potentially steal your login credentials and access your accounts!Even if you are not directly accessing a Wi-Fi network, s...
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